What a REI gift card gets you
Beyond rei.com and any REI store, the same card spends at REI Outlet for clearance gear and on REI Adventures trips, classes, and bike or ski shop services. It covers every category REI sells: camping, climbing, cycling, paddling, running, and apparel. Unlike a bank-issued Visa or Mastercard gift card, there are no activation or per-purchase fees, and the balance never erodes from dormancy charges.
two formats:
- Physical card: Mailed in a card carrier. $5 to $1,000 per card via rei.com.
- E-gift card: Emailed within minutes, redeemable online or shown on a phone in store. $5 to $1,000 per card via rei.com; $25 to $200 via Dyme. Can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay.
You can apply multiple REI gift cards to one purchase online or in store, with no documented cap on how many.
Where to buy: four channels compared
| Channel | Format | Denominations | Delivery | Discount | Adds on top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for MilesDyme | E-gift only | $25 – $200 | Instant | None | Dyme Miles + instant paperless delivery |
| REI.com | Physical + e-gift | $5 – $1,000 | Instant / 5–10 days | None | — |
| In store at REI | Physical only | Any whole-dollar amount | Immediate | None | — |
| Authorized retailersCostco, supermarket racks | Physical only | $25 – $100 typical | Immediate | Costco: occasional multi-pack discount | Retailer loyalty points |
Discounts and multi-pack pricing rotate by location and season. Verify before you buy.
Can I get a REI gift card at a discount?
Yes, but not through Dyme. Dyme sells REI e-gift cards at face value; the value-add is Dyme Miles, paperless delivery, and supporting renewable energy projects, not a face-value discount. The discount channels are:
- Costco, in store or online. Costco periodically runs multi-pack REI gift cards at a discount below face. Stock rotates and isn't always listed. Physical only, membership required.
- Secondary marketplaces (Raise, CardCash). Resold gift cards from third parties, typically a few percent below face value. Verify the balance before redeeming, since secondary sellers occasionally list cards with partial balances.
- REI direct promo events. REI runs anniversary and seasonal sales on merchandise, but gift-card SKUs themselves are typically excluded from those promo codes.
The bigger combined return comes from the rewards stack below: your credit card, the REI Co-op Member Reward at redemption, and Dyme Miles on the purchase. Most buyers leave that money on the table.
How to stack rewards
Three rewards programs fire on a single REI gift card purchase through Dyme.
Credit-card rewards
Your credit card earns rewards on the Dyme purchase.
Gift-card resellers typically code as MCC 5947; many cards exclude this MCC from category bonuses.
- Capital One Venture X: 2x miles on essentially every purchase, including gift cards
- Citi Double Cash: 2% back on everything (1% when you buy + 1% when you pay)
- Amex Gold: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 4x dining and 4x groceries do not apply
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: falls back to 1x on gift cards. 3x dining and 2x travel do not apply
REI Co-op Membership
- Join cost: $30 one-time lifetime fee
- Applies at: redemption
- Earning rate: 10% annual Co-op Member Reward on eligible purchases
- Reward threshold: Reward issued once a year in March, redeemable in store, online, or as cash back
The Co-op Member Reward earns on the merchandise when you redeem the gift card, not on the gift-card purchase itself. Full-price eligible spend counts; sale, REI Outlet, and gift-card buys are generally excluded from the reward.
Dyme Miles
- Base rate: 1 Mile for every dollar
- Special rate: 5 Miles per dollar
- Expiration: never
- Blackouts: none
- Redeem on: over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners
$100 REI e-gift on Dyme, paid with Citi Double Cash, redeemed by a Co-op member on eligible gear
- Citi Double Cash: $2 back (2% of $100)
- REI Co-op Member Reward at redemption: ~$10 back at year-end on $100 of eligible full-price merchandise
- Dyme Miles on the purchase: 100 Miles (1 per dollar), or 500 on a special offer (5 per dollar)
Illustrative only. Card rates, brand-program terms, and Dyme Miles offers change and vary by member; figures above are examples, not a guarantee of value.
How to buy via Dyme
REI e-gift cards on Dyme arrive in the recipient's inbox in under a minute.
- Open the REI brand page on Dyme.
- Enter the recipient's email, the denomination, and an optional personal message.
- Check out. The e-gift sends immediately and can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay from the email.
You earn 1 Mile for every dollar you spend, and 5 Miles per dollar during special offers. Miles post to your Dyme account within 3 business days. Dyme Miles never expire, have no blackouts, and are redeemable on any airline, any hotel — across over 2 million hotels and 600 airline partners.
Every dollar you spend through Dyme helps fund clean energy for local communities.
How to buy on rei.com
- Go to rei.com/gift-cards.
- Choose physical or e-gift, then pick a design and the amount.
- Add to cart and check out. REI does not run a member discount on gift cards, and the Co-op Member Reward does not accrue on gift-card purchases.
How to buy in store
Any REI store sells gift cards at the register. Tell the associate the amount you want, pay with cash, credit, or another gift card, and walk out with the card. You can load any whole-dollar amount, and the cards work the same online and in store.
How to buy at Costco, Sam's Club, or a supermarket
Costco periodically runs multi-pack REI gift cards at a discount below face value, in warehouses and on costco.com; stock and pricing rotate. Supermarket gift-card racks at Kroger, Safeway, and Albertsons sometimes carry REI cards in $25, $50, and $100 amounts at face value. You pay no discount but earn the retailer's loyalty points and any fuel rewards that apply to gift-card purchases.
Designs and personalization
Physical cards: multiple designs in the REI online catalog, including outdoor and seasonal options for the holidays and graduation. A card carrier and a printed personal message are available at checkout.
E-gift cards: multiple designs, a customizable subject line, and a recipient message.
There is no co-branded option for individual purchase. For bulk and corporate orders, see corporate ordering below.
Delivery and timing
- E-gift via Dyme: 1 to 60 minutes by email. Add to Apple Wallet or Google Pay directly from the email.
- E-gift via rei.com: 1 to 60 minutes by email. You can also schedule a future send date.
- Physical via rei.com: 5 to 10 business days standard. Expedited options available at checkout.
- Physical in store or at a retailer: Immediate — walk out with the card.
Dyme does not mail physical cards. If you need a physical card in hand, rei.com or a retail aisle is the path.
Corporate and bulk buying
REI runs a corporate and bulk gift-card program for businesses buying in volume, with custom amounts and consolidated invoicing for employee rewards, incentives, and client gifts. Contact REI's corporate gift-card team to start an order.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I use an REI gift card?＋
At any REI store, on rei.com, at REI Outlet, and toward REI Adventures trips, classes, and bike or ski shop services. The card works the same across physical and digital purchases.
What denominations are available?＋
Physical and e-gift: $5 to $1,000 in whole-dollar increments through rei.com or any REI register. Through Dyme, e-gift cards are available from $25 to $200.
Do REI gift cards expire?＋
No. REI gift cards never expire and carry no dormancy or service fees. The full purchased value stays on the card until you redeem it.
Can I return an REI gift card?＋
No. REI gift cards are non-refundable once purchased and cannot be redeemed for cash except where required by law. They can be re-gifted or applied to any eligible purchase.
Can I check my REI gift card balance online?＋
Yes. Enter the card number and PIN on REI's gift card balance page to see the current balance immediately, with no account registration required.
Do I need an REI Co-op membership to use a gift card?＋
No. Anyone can redeem an REI gift card. The $30 lifetime Co-op membership is separate and adds the annual 10% Member Reward on eligible full-price purchases, but it isn't required to spend a gift card.
Can I add an REI e-gift card to Apple Wallet or Google Pay?＋
Yes. REI e-gift delivery emails typically include a wallet option. Add it, then show the card in your phone wallet at the register or enter the card number for online checkout.
Can I use multiple REI gift cards in one transaction?＋
Yes, both in store and online. REI does not publish a cap on how many cards you can apply to a single purchase.
Can I sell an REI gift card I don't need?＋
Yes. Secondary marketplaces like Raise and CardCash buy unwanted gift cards, typically paying a percentage of face value depending on demand. You provide the card number and balance, and the marketplace verifies and pays out by ACH or check.
Does REI offer corporate or bulk gift cards?＋
Yes. REI runs a corporate gift-card program for volume orders with custom amounts and consolidated invoicing, aimed at employee rewards, incentives, and client gifts.
Are e-gift cards delivered instantly?＋
Usually within 1 to 60 minutes. Gmail's Promotions filter occasionally delays delivery — check there if you don't see it arrive.
